Essential oils are liquid compounds that are extracted from plants. Commonly used essential oils include lavender, tea tree, lemon and eucalyptus. Essential oils can be used safely in aromatherapy and topical preparations to aid with anxiety, insomnia, respiratory irritation, skin conditions or pain. However, many essential oils cannot safely be taken by mouth. Recently, essential

What is a Pre-Term Birth? Each year, hundreds of thousands of babies are born premature in the United States. During the final weeks of pregnancy, a developing baby undergoes important growth. Organ systems such as the brain and lungs need these last few weeks to develop fully. The earlier a baby is born, the greater

From costume parties to trick-or-treating for candy, Halloween is a holiday that’s made for kids. However, it can also pose some real dangers - and we’re not talking about ghosts or goblins! Below are some tips to keep Halloween fun and safe for your kids: Costumes: Swords, knives, and accessories should be short, flexible, and soft. Use reflective tape

Fun in the sun can include a variety of great outdoor activities and exercise, but remember that August is the hottest month of the year in Houston – and as the temperature rises, so does the risk of heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion can be a result of exercising in the heat without adequate hydration or

Sports-related injuries are the leading cause of injury among adolescents. Dual-fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon, Alfred Mansour, M.D., team physician for the NBA Houston Rockets, little league coach, parent of three and former NCAA All-American athlete, shares his tried-and-true advice for parents of kids with big dreams. How do you choose a

Miracles are performed every day at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. However, rarely is there a miracle as unique as the story of twin sisters Emily and Caitlin Copeland, and today they are sharing that story for the first time in 18 years. Caitlin and Emily may seem like your average identical twin sisters. Besides their

HOW A BABY’S IMMUNE SYSTEM WORKS: Most children are born with an immune system that learns to recognize germs. When a germ enters the body, the immune system creates antibodies that are specific to that particular germ. These antibodies multiply in order to fight off that germ. They then create memory cells so that the

Temperatures in your car can rise 20 degrees within the first 10 minutes. Don’t forget to check the backseat! Children overheat four times faster than adults meaning heat stroke and death can happen faster than you think. Even the most vigilant parents can overlook a sleeping baby in the car. If a child is left

The second annual Lamborghini Festival was held this past weekend. The celebration included the participation of more than 50 examples of the iconic brand of Italian automobiles and raised funds for Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. A few of the Lamborghinis made their way to Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital on Friday and surprised our pediatric

As you prepare for your annual ghoulish hauntings, don’t forget that approximately 4% of American children have a food allergy. One of the most common and potentially fatal allergens, peanuts, can be hidden in some of the most popular candies, and even in some face paints made with unrefined peanut oil. Even seemingly peanut-free snacks